Am I the only one concerned for the lack of Military Issues in the '16 Presidential Race?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:40:46 -0400

As I watch this 'race' develop, I am growing increasingly concerned that veterans/military issues are not a priority in this race. I'm curious to hear the opinions of the membership on this.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Aug 10 at 2015 1:44 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:44:44 -0400

Keep in mind we are a VERY small minority. Although it is important to us, when it comes to overall impact Veterans Issues aren't a "key issue" compared to some of the other big ones, like Health Care, Defense/Military Spending (which is a separate issue), Immigration, etc.

Basically, just because it's personal just doesn't necessarily justify it being a "priority" on the national scale.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Aug 10 at 2015 1:49 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:49:22 -0400

I'm going to echo what Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS said and add on that we are also still VERY early into the entire process. These candidates are merely trying to get a toe hold in for the race to just get the nod from their political party to run. I think as the pool gets smaller and smaller we will see more and more issues be addressed (or trying to be addressed) by those still in it running at that time.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 10 at 2015 2:42 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:42:17 -0400

It is probably due to none of them understanding military problems in war and a viable vision to propel us to victory. Trump's accusation that McCain was not a hero because he was shot down really pisses me off. He is a loose canon and will implode.

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Aug 10 at 2015 2:51 PM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:51:02 -0400

For SGT Ben Keen and Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS, yes, we ARE a very small minority in terms of people, but we have the most important job in the country! :-) Without us, nothing else would really matter! There wouldn't BE any other issues to talk about!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2015 4:03 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 16:03:07 -0400

It is way to early in the race. These guys will wait till near the end to try to get our vote. It happens all the time.